How to choose a coloring composition: editorial recommendations
The choice of pigment will depend on the result that the home craftsman wants to achieve. If the kitchen design is made in bright colors and something exclusive and unusual is required, then the only right solution is to use acrylic compositions. Moreover, they are completely harmless.
If there are traces of rust on the surface, zinc compounds should be used. They are much more expensive, but they perfectly stop the corrosion process and prevent it from spreading. An interesting option is to use luminescent paint. Such a refrigerator cannot exactly be called an ordinary one - the surface will accumulate light, and in the dark it will glow slightly, giving away what it accumulated during the day.
Refrigerator decor with panels
Not the easiest, but quite effective way to fully integrate any, even the oldest unit into the kitchen interior. To implement this, you will first need to build a frame that will need to be placed on the refrigerator. In the case of a single-chamber model, it will be enough to use only the door for this purpose.
Using vinyl stickers: stylish, cheap, creative
The beauty of vinyl stickers is their affordability and ease of use. They are sold in various places: from boutiques offering art supplies to hardware stores. The design options are also different.
To realize a grandiose idea, you can use the services of a printing house, but in this case, making your dream come true will cost more. Simple elements can be easily cut out from regular self-adhesive paper. For convenience, you can use templates, stencils, and curly scissors.
Magnetic panels
Magnetic panels are a completely new word in decor. The undoubted advantage of the innovative invention is functionality and ease of use. In order to decorate the refrigerator, it is enough to indicate to the manufacturer the required dimensions and select a pattern or color. Another nice bonus: magnetic screens can be easily removed if desired.
Self-adhesive film for refrigerator
Undoubtedly, self-adhesive film is the leader in decorative materials. To create a spectacular three-dimensional panel with your own hands in an hour and a half - what could be more attractive? Moreover, the range offered by construction companies is simply huge. Everything is possible here: from Khokhloma painting to 3D stickers.
Naturally, preliminary preparation in this case is reduced to a minimum, although no less important. To ensure that the sticker lies evenly to its full height, thoroughly sand and wipe the surface. Then just follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Advice! If you decide to use vinyl film for decoration, pay close attention to the quality characteristics of the product.
The cost of professional painting: a brief overview of prices
On average, the cost of professional painting varies slightly across Russian regions. As of May 2022, prices were fixed at the following levels:
- painting a small refrigerator – 5,000 rubles;
- medium – 7,000 rubles;
- large – 9,000 rub.
Painting (airbrushing) the door of a refrigeration unit will cost approximately 8,000 rubles. High-quality stickers can be purchased at prices ranging from 800 to 1,500 rubles. Now, knowing the approximate prices, the home craftsman should think about how much cheaper it will be to do this work with his own hands.
Professional airbrush on the door costs about 8,000 rubles.
Living plants
Do you love fresh flowers and are wondering how to decorate your refrigerator and make a small flower bed out of it? To do this, you will need to stock up on wine corks. Make preparations in advance. Create a blind hole in the plugs and fill it with soil. Plant a cactus or succulent in a small pot. These types of plants do not need frequent watering, so you can water them once a week.
You can attach decorative pots to the refrigerator door using small magnets. Similar small pots can be made not only from wine corks, but also from burnt out light bulbs, as well as from small clay or plastic cups. The main thing is not to attach too large pots so that the plants cannot subsequently grow and fall under their own weight.
DECOUPAGE TECHNIQUE
Decoupage is a decorating technique that involves cutting out various images from paper. These images are pasted directly onto the refrigerator.
Decoupage makes it possible to create a unique image of equipment that will suit your interior!
Refrigerator decoupage is a great way to try yourself as an artist or designer. Techniques such as gilding or aging can also be used. Volumetric decoupage involves the use of model mass.
Where can I get pictures? The first option is to purchase beautiful multi-layer napkins. In this case, you will need to separate the first layer with the picture, cut it out and stick it on the refrigerator using PVA. After the glue has dried, varnish is applied to the image in several layers.
The second option is to print the image you like on a printer. Regular office paper will do. Then the following steps are performed:
- Apply varnish to the print several times.
- Wait until it dries.
- Place the leaf in a bowl of water.
- Lay a towel on the table and place a wet picture on it, the image should face down.
- Roll up layers of paper base with your hands.
- There should be a thin film of acrylic with the image left - this is glued to the refrigerator.
Separating the paper base is a complex process. Therefore, it is recommended to prepare two printouts. You can practice on one of them.
Magnets
Don't want to spend a lot of time creating complex decor? How to decorate your refrigerator door in just a few minutes? To do this, you will need to buy magnets. To make the decor look interesting, you need to take letter magnets. Buy several sets at once. One letter of the alphabet is usually sold in one set. And as you understand, to make one inscription, you may need several identical vowels and consonants.
The refrigerator should be decorated with some kind of slogan or appeal. For example, a girl who wants to lose weight can write: “Don’t eat after 18.” And if you have children, then using letters you can write interesting riddles on the refrigerator every day.
This method of decoration is very convenient for people who do not like consistency. You can remove the letters from time to time when you get tired of them, and put them back again when the refrigerator seems boring again.
